A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Student Events and Awards Team!

Our friendly and dedicated team supports key stages of the student journey, from the excitement of Welcome activities to the celebration of Graduation. Working at the heart of these important University-wide events, you will play a key part in helping us deliver a positive and well‑organised experience for our students.

About the Role

We are looking to appoint an Education Services Administrator to provide professional, efficient administrative support across the Student Events and Awards Team.

In this varied role, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of annual University events such as Welcome activities and Graduation ceremonies. You will help maintain accurate student records, support the production of documentation, and assist with the smooth running of key processes within the team.

You will also support the awards and conferment processes by updating systems, collating information, and preparing documentation used to evidence student awards.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a busy team, is confident using a range of administrative systems, and is keen to develop their skills within a supportive environment.

For further information please find the Job Description Attached below 

About You

You will bring:

  • Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
  • A proactive, organised approach to managing your workload.
  • Good communication skills and a professional, customer‑focused attitude.
  • Confidence working with data, systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • A willingness to support colleagues and work flexibly across a range of tasks to achieve team goals.

Some evening or weekend work may occasionally be required to support key University activities, such as Graduation.

If you have a positive attitude and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For informal enquiries, please contact Laura Livingstone at l.livingstone@mmu.ac.uk.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability to the role, paying particular attention to the essential criteria.

Further Information

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. 

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support. 

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups. 

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy. 

This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

 

 
 
 

Details

  • Location:
    Manchester All Saints Campus
  • Faculty / Function:
    Academic Services
  • Salary:
    Grade 4 (£26,093 to £27,319)
  • Closing Date:
    12 April 2026
  • Contract Type:
    Permanent
  • Contracted Hours per week:
    35

Benefits

25 days leave + Christmas closure + Bank holidays (Extra 5 days after 5 years of service)
Travel loan
Wellbeing platform
Life insurance
Access to Campus Facilities
Enhanced parental leave
High-quality guaranteed pension
Hybrid working opportunities

Meet the recruiter

Claire Muir

C.Muir@mmu.ac.uk

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